Review:
Field Experiments
overall review score: 4.5
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Field experiments are research studies conducted in natural settings rather than in controlled laboratory environments, allowing researchers to observe real-world behavior and conditions.
Key Features
- Real-world settings
- Observational data
- Controlled experimental design
- External validity
Pros
- Provides insights into behavior in natural settings
- Enhances external validity of research findings
- Allows for the testing of theories in real-world conditions
Cons
- May be more difficult to control for all variables compared to lab experiments
- Ethical considerations related to manipulating variables in real-world environments